PALETTE ... Starting at bottom with Platinum and No. 4 hook, ch 11. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. 2nd row: 2 sc in first sc (1 sc increased), sc in each sc across, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row until there are 30 sc on row. Then inc 1 sc at begin­ning of each row until there are 45 sc on row. Work without increasing until piece measures 5 inches long. Dec 1 sc—to dec 1 sc, work off 2 sc as 1 sc—at beginning of every other row until there are 35 sc on row.

BRUSH (Make 2) ... Starting at long side with Black and No. 7 hook, ch 20. 1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, half dc in next 6 ch, dc in next 9 ch. Break off. Sew sc end to Black color dab. With Black embroider bristles on brushes. Make another piece the same way. For Padding, see patternbook page. Working through both thicknesses and using a single strand of Red, sl st in back loop of each sc around. Join and break off. With Red sc closely around bone ring. Sew in place.